Packers release 2017 team finances, including record revenues & expenses

Monday was a big day around the NFL, thanks to the small-town Green Bay Packers and their ownership structure. The team announced its overall finances for the 2017 NFL season, as is its obligation as a publicly-held entity — the only such pro sports organization with a public ownership structure in North America.

As a result, fans, economists, and other interested parties in the NFL sphere of influence got a feeling for what the trends are across the league, and trends continue to go upward. According to the breakdown of the numbers in Packersnews.com, the Packers set a record in total revenues, with just under $455 million coming in. However, the Packers’ expenses were also at an all-time…